The M.V. Queenscliff is a single ended roll-on/roll-off vehicle ferry owned by Peninsula Searoad Transport of Victoria, Australia. It has operated between the heads of Port Phillip Bay between the towns of Queenscliff and Sorrento since December 22, 1993.[2] The ship replaced the earlier Peninsula Princess used on the route.
| File:P3210003.JPG M.V. Queenscliff docked at Sorrento
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | MV Queenscliff[1] |
| Operator | Peninsula Searoad Transport Pty Ltd |
| Port of registry |  Australia |
| Route | Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia |
| Completed | 1992 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Single-ended, roll-on/roll-off |
| Tonnage | 3,200 GRT (approx) |
| Length | 60.1 m (197.2 ft)* |
| Beam | 54.0 m (177.2 ft)* |
| Draft | 2.3 m (7 ft 6.6 in)* |
| Installed power | Diesel |
| Propulsion | 2 x 800 kW |
| Speed | 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)* |
| Capacity | list error: <br /> list (help) 700 passengers 80 cars |
See also
External links
References
- ^ "Searoad - The Vessels". Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Media Release from the Office of the Premier - PREMIER LAUNCHES NEW BAY FERRY SERVICE - December 22 1993". Retrieved 2007-07-26.
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